Kagawa香川県
Utazu 宇多津町
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Utazu, Kagawa, Japan has a population of 18,572 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,429 by 2030 and 16,569 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.6% in 2020 to 33.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
18,572
2030Projection
18,429
▼ -1.4%
2040Projection
17,663
▼ -5.5%
2050Projection
16,569
▼ -11.4%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Utazu Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 11,341 | ▼ -39.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 11,864 | ▼ -36.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,807 | ▼ -31.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 14,928 | ▼ -20.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 15,978 | ▼ -14.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 17,460 | ▼ -6.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 18,434 | ▼ -1.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 18,952 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 18,699 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 18,572 | ▼ -0.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 18,429 | ▼ -1.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 18,091 | ▼ -3.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 17,663 | ▼ -5.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 17,145 | ▼ -8.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 16,569 | ▼ -11.4% | Projection |
About Utazu
Overview
Utazu (宇多津町) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 18,572 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Utazu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Utazu's population is expected to reach 18,429 by 2030 (-1.4%), 17,663 by 2040 (-5.5%), and 16,569 by 2050 (-11.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Utazu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Utazu's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1580 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1706 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1096 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagawa
Earnings in Kagawa (香川県): Average salary in Kagawa (香川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure